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15 Best Robben Island Ferries

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The 15 most popular robben island ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.

15 Best Robben Island Ferries

Cape Town-Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - The island bus tour: multiple layers, not one simple story
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

1.Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

Prebook your Robben Island ferry plus a guided prison tour led by a former inmate, ending at Nelson Mandela Gateway in about 4 hours.

Most Popular 4.1

“Robben Island is well worth the time and money, to see and sense the makings of the new South Africa. Very meaningful to meet a former political prisoner. Crossing might be a bit rough, keep your eyes on the horizon! My visit day there were some minor transport/ staffing issues on the island which were…”

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup to the ferry: the practical shortcut that saves your day
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour - Shebeens, homemade beer, and a traditional healer: culture with real context
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour

3.Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour

Township tour through District Six and Langa, plus Robben Island ferry to see Mandela’s prison, with local culture stops and market time.

4.5

“This was such an informative day out. We started in the township areas and both of our guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and South Africa. We could have stayed speaking to them both for hours. There were moments I'll admit when I was a little nervous walking through the township…”

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour - Island Landmarks Before the Prison: Lime Quarry and Robert Sobukwe’s House
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour

4.Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour

Robben Island from Cape Town with a former political prisoner guide, priority ferry access, Mandela’s cell, and skip-the-line museum entry.

4.0

“the timings of the ferry to & from Robben Island worked well and coincided with the tour of the island & prison, although not everyone was able to board for the return meaning a 2 hour wait. the guide on the bus tour of Robben Island was great, she had a lovely sense of humour…”

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Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - Skipping the ticket line: what it really means
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Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

5.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

Skip the ticket line for a shared Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by ex-political prisoners, in about 4 hours.

3.0

“Heavily over priced, boring tour, late departure, from the Ferry, into a bus, blurry stories, 30 minutes driving to an Instagram stop and a cash kiosk... Then to the prison, out of the bus, finally, but welcome from a former prisoner, then into a sleeping room for 50 minutes, listening to the guide again. No…”

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ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM TOUR, WITH OPTIONAL LAST MINUTE TICKETS - Meeting at the Clock Tower: where you’ll actually check in
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ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM TOUR, WITH OPTIONAL LAST MINUTE TICKETS

6.ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM TOUR, WITH OPTIONAL LAST MINUTE TICKETS

Robben Island Museum tour with a former political prisoner guide, ferry included, Mandela’s cell visit, and weather-aware logistics from Cape Town.

3.4

“The tour was canceld, because of the wind and raw sea. So i would like to get the money back. Yesterday we had to go home and wasnt possible to go. Greetings Carla”

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Robben Island Museum Tour, Ferry with last minute tickets - Price and what you actually get for about $69
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Robben Island Museum Tour, Ferry with last minute tickets

Cape Town: Robben Island ferry ticket with guided tour - Ex-prisoner guides: why the stories land
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Cape Town: Robben Island ferry ticket with guided tour

8.Cape Town: Robben Island ferry ticket with guided tour

Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by English ex-prisoner storytellers, with Mandela’s cell and key sites.

4.0

“The tour itselfnis amazing. Is a must see. Guides are actually ex prisoners from the jail. The oegsnizstion was not so good, we had the tour for 9 AM but it got cancelled with no notice and we had to reschedule it.”

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Cape Town: Robben Island ferry ticket plus Guided Tour - Skip the Ticket Line: Nelson Mandela Gateway and Getting on the Boat
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Cape Town: Robben Island ferry ticket plus Guided Tour

9.Cape Town: Robben Island ferry ticket plus Guided Tour

Skip the ticket line and tour Robben Island with an ex-inmate guide, including ferry rides and a visit to Mandela’s prison cell.

3.3

“L’organisateur de l’activité ne répond pas avant l’activité. Nous étions arrivés en avance et nous étions à deux doigts de louper l’activité… Une fois l’activité payé vous êtes livrés à vous même. Je recommande pas de passer par eux”

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Cape Town Half-Day Robben Island Tour with Ferry Ticket - V&A Waterfront free time: what to do with the break
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Cape Town Half-Day Robben Island Tour with Ferry Ticket

10.Cape Town Half-Day Robben Island Tour with Ferry Ticket

Half-day Robben Island tour with hotel pickup, guided prison visit with Mandela’s cell, ferry ticket, and V&A Waterfront time.

4.5

“Very helpful pick up driver who was sensitive to a mobility issue. Made logistics easy with ticket purchase and escort to the ferry. The tour of the island was guided by an excellent story teller and the guide of the Mandela cell was helpful. Powerful experience.”

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Robben Island Nelson Mandela's Prison Museum + Township Tour incl Ferry Tickets - What you’ll see on Robben Island museum time
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Robben Island Nelson Mandela’s Prison Museum + Township Tour incl Ferry Tickets

Nelson Mandela's Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets - Robben Island Prison Museum: ferry time, then the prison story
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Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets

15.Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets

Robben Island Prison Museum plus Cape Town landmarks with ferry tickets, skip-the-stress transfers, and air-conditioned city touring.

5.0

“We did 5 different tours with Remmy and his company. This tour was great because my friend Roy from university has the best store called the African Trading Port to shop right when you return. Tell Roy that Akida sent you for the VIP treatmentRead more”

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